Basic Questions
hOW CAN I SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT?
You can schedule an appointment easily by calling our main office at 801.921.7854 or by clicking the "Request Appointment" button on our website. We are conveniently located in Murray, Utah right off I-15 and 5300 South.
DO YOU OFFER TELEHEALTH SERVICES?
Yes. We offer both in‑person sessions in Murray, Utah, and secure telehealth sessions for clients throughout Utah.
DO YOU ACCEPT INSURANCE?
We accept most major insurance plans. Our current in‑network providers include:
It is important that you contact your insurance company to confirm your benefits coverage and co-pay for mental health services. Some plans require prior authorization.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Aetna
- Cigna
- DMBA
- UnitedHealthcare Options PPO
- SelectHealth
- United Behavioral Health
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- ValueOptions
- Medicare
- Tricare
- Tricare West
- PEHP
- EMI Health
- MotivHealth
It is important that you contact your insurance company to confirm your benefits coverage and co-pay for mental health services. Some plans require prior authorization.
when is living waters counseling open?
Typically we are open Monday - Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm, however some therapists may have extended hours to accommodate specific client needs from time to time.
IS MY THERAPY SESSION CONFIDENTIAL?
Yes, mental health therapy is generally confidential. Therapists are bound by ethical and legal requirements to protect your privacy. What you discuss in therapy is not shared without your consent. However, there are some exceptions to confidentiality such as: (1) if a therapist believes you are at risk of harming yourself or others, they may need to break confidentiality to ensure safety; (2) If there is suspicion of child abuse or neglect, therapists are legally required to report it to the authorities; (3) If a court orders the release of therapy records, the therapist may have to comply though this is very rare; (4) Therapists may discuss cases with colleagues or supervisors for professional development and to ensure they are providing the best care, these discussions are usually anonymous and do not include personally identifiable information.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT IN MY FIRST THERAPY SESSion?
Your first session focuses on understanding your concerns, history, and goals. We discuss what brings you in, explore symptoms, and create a plan for therapy or testing. You are not required to share anything before you feel ready.
what if i cannot make my appointment?
We require 24 hours notice if you are unable to make your appointment. Please call 801.921.7854 or email your therapist to notify them of your cancellation.
Do you accept HSA or FSA cards?
Yes. You may use HSA/FSA cards for therapy and psychological testing services.
Question About Therapy & Services
WHAT TYPES OF MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS DO YOU TREAT?
We provide care for a wide range of mental health conditions and life situations. Dr. Llewelyn specializes in complex trauma and Dissociative Identity Disorder. Dax Johnson specializes in trauma, depression, and anxiety.
We offer specialized treatments such as trauma‑focused therapy, EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Brainspotting, hypnotherapy, virtual reality desensitization, and faith‑based therapies. We also provide in‑depth psychological evaluations to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. We serve adults, teens, and families in Murray and the greater Salt Lake City area.
We offer specialized treatments such as trauma‑focused therapy, EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Brainspotting, hypnotherapy, virtual reality desensitization, and faith‑based therapies. We also provide in‑depth psychological evaluations to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. We serve adults, teens, and families in Murray and the greater Salt Lake City area.
WHAT TYPES OF THERAPY TECHNIQUES DO YOU OFFER?
At Living Waters Counseling we employ many techniques including standard talk therapy, EMDR, ART, Hypnotherapy, Brain Spotting, Virtual Reality Desensitization, Ego State Therapy, Transference Focused Psychotherapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy, among many others. Our therapists will tailor the therapeutic technique to your specific needs.
What Is EMDR?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence‑based trauma therapy that helps the brain process distressing memories so they become less emotionally triggering. It uses bilateral stimulation to support adaptive memory reconsolidation.
What is Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)?
Accelerated Resolution Therapy is a trauma‑focused approach that helps reduce the emotional intensity of distressing memories through guided visualization and memory reconsolidation principles. Clients remain fully in control and do not need to share details of their experiences unless they choose to. ART is known for being efficient, gentle, and sometimes faster than traditional talk therapy.
What Is Brainspotting?
Brainspotting is a neurobiologically informed therapy that uses eye position and focused attention to access and process emotional material stored in deeper regions of the brain. It is especially helpful for trauma, anxiety, somatic distress, and experiences that are difficult to verbalize.
What is virtual reality therapy?
Virtual Reality Therapy uses immersive 3D environments to support exposure‑based treatment for anxiety, trauma, and phobias. Clients can safely practice facing triggering situations—such as flying, driving, crowds, heights, or confined spaces—while the therapist controls the pace and intensity.
VR Therapy is effective for claustrophobia, flight anxiety, social anxiety, panic symptoms, trauma‑related triggers, driving anxiety, and other fear‑based concerns. It is also useful for clients who struggle with real‑world exposure or who benefit from a controlled, predictable environment.
VR Therapy is effective for claustrophobia, flight anxiety, social anxiety, panic symptoms, trauma‑related triggers, driving anxiety, and other fear‑based concerns. It is also useful for clients who struggle with real‑world exposure or who benefit from a controlled, predictable environment.
Is Virtual Reality Therapy Safe?
Yes. VR environments are therapist‑guided, adjustable, and designed to support gradual exposure. Clients can pause or stop at any time. Most people tolerate VR well, though mild motion sensitivity can occur for some individuals.
What Is Hypnotherapy?
Hypnotherapy is a therapeutic method that uses focused attention and guided relaxation to help clients access deeper levels of awareness. In this state, clients remain fully in control while becoming more receptive to insight, emotional processing, and therapeutic suggestions that support healing and behavior change.
Is Hypnotherapy the same as stage hypnosis?
No. Clinical hypnotherapy is a structured, evidence‑informed therapeutic process—not entertainment. You remain aware, in control, and able to stop at any time. The goal is to help you access internal resources and reduce emotional distress.
With hypnotherapy will i lose control or reveal things I don't want to?
No. You remain consciously aware and able to choose what you share. Hypnotherapy is collaborative and respects your boundaries at every step.
What is transference-focused psychotherapy?
TFP is a psychodynamic therapy that uses the therapeutic relationship to help clients understand and integrate conflicting internal states. It is especially helpful for individuals who experience intense emotions, unstable relationships, or identity confusion.
TFP focuses on the patterns that emerge between you and your therapist—your expectations, fears, defenses, and emotional reactions. These patterns often mirror early relational experiences. By exploring them in real time, clients develop greater emotional regulation, self‑understanding, and relational stability.
TFP focuses on the patterns that emerge between you and your therapist—your expectations, fears, defenses, and emotional reactions. These patterns often mirror early relational experiences. By exploring them in real time, clients develop greater emotional regulation, self‑understanding, and relational stability.
What is ego state therapy?
Ego State Therapy is a trauma‑informed approach that works with the different “parts” or internal states within a person. These states often develop as adaptive responses to trauma, stress, or unmet developmental needs.
Trauma often fragments the self. Ego State Therapy helps clients connect with wounded, protective, or avoidant parts in a safe and structured way. This supports healing, reduces internal conflict, and strengthens the overall sense of self.
Trauma often fragments the self. Ego State Therapy helps clients connect with wounded, protective, or avoidant parts in a safe and structured way. This supports healing, reduces internal conflict, and strengthens the overall sense of self.
is ego state therapy similar to internal family systems?
Yes, they share similarities. Ego State Therapy is rooted in clinical hypnosis and psychodynamic theory, while IFS is a structured model with its own terminology. Both approaches work with internal parts to promote healing.
What is developmental reenactment trauma therapy?
Developmental Reenactment Trauma Therapy (DRTT) is a therapy formalized by Dr. Llewelyn. It is a trauma‑treatment model that integrates psychodynamic theory, attachment science, and developmental psychology. It is designed for clients with complex trauma (Type II PTSD) whose symptoms reflect unresolved developmental injuries.
DRTT is built on several core ideas:
1. Trauma reenactment is developmental reenactment. Clients unconsciously recreate early relational patterns—abandonment, rejection, control, shame, or chaos—within current relationships, including therapy. These reenactments are not regressions but attempts to resolve unfinished developmental tasks.
2. The therapeutic relationship becomes the arena of repair. Transference and countertransference are not obstacles—they are diagnostic tools. The therapist tracks reenactments as they emerge and helps the client understand the developmental stage being replayed.
3. Each reenactment reflects a specific psychosocial crisis. Drawing from Erikson, Freud, and attachment theory, DRTT identifies which developmental task is being reenacted (trust, autonomy, initiative, identity, intimacy, etc.) and works to repair the injury at that level.
4. The therapist maintains an adult‑to‑adult frame. Even though developmental dynamics emerge, the therapist does not become a parent figure. The relationship remains professional, boundaried, and grounded in the present.
5. The goal is ego strengthening and integration. Through repeated cycles of reenactment, interpretation, emotional processing, and corrective experience, clients develop stronger internal structure, improved affect regulation, and healthier relational patterns.
6. DRTT integrates well with EMDR, ART, Brainspotting, and Ego State Therapy. These modalities help process the emotional and somatic layers of reenacted material while DRTT addresses the relational and developmental meaning behind it.
DRTT is built on several core ideas:
1. Trauma reenactment is developmental reenactment. Clients unconsciously recreate early relational patterns—abandonment, rejection, control, shame, or chaos—within current relationships, including therapy. These reenactments are not regressions but attempts to resolve unfinished developmental tasks.
2. The therapeutic relationship becomes the arena of repair. Transference and countertransference are not obstacles—they are diagnostic tools. The therapist tracks reenactments as they emerge and helps the client understand the developmental stage being replayed.
3. Each reenactment reflects a specific psychosocial crisis. Drawing from Erikson, Freud, and attachment theory, DRTT identifies which developmental task is being reenacted (trust, autonomy, initiative, identity, intimacy, etc.) and works to repair the injury at that level.
4. The therapist maintains an adult‑to‑adult frame. Even though developmental dynamics emerge, the therapist does not become a parent figure. The relationship remains professional, boundaried, and grounded in the present.
5. The goal is ego strengthening and integration. Through repeated cycles of reenactment, interpretation, emotional processing, and corrective experience, clients develop stronger internal structure, improved affect regulation, and healthier relational patterns.
6. DRTT integrates well with EMDR, ART, Brainspotting, and Ego State Therapy. These modalities help process the emotional and somatic layers of reenacted material while DRTT addresses the relational and developmental meaning behind it.
Questions About Psychological Testing
What types of testing do you offer?
We provide psychological and neuropsychological assessments designed to answer questions related to diagnosis, cognitive functioning, and evaluations for academic or workplace accommodations. At Living Waters we have a large selection of tests that we can use to help answer your psychologically related questions. We do not provide forensic evaluations.
What does the testing process involve?
Testing typically includes a clinical interview, standardized assessments, questionnaires, and a feedback session. You receive a comprehensive report with findings, diagnoses (if applicable), and recommendations.
Does Insurance cover psychological testing?
Most insurance policies cover psychological testing however, some require that a preauthorization be obtained prior to starting the testing. Generally, insurance companies do not cover court ordered testing.